Final 2012 ACC power rankings

1. Florida State (12-2, 7-1 ACC; Previous ranking: No. 1) -- Clemson has the more impressive bowl win, but there’s no denying Florida State’s accomplishments this season. The Noles won the program’s first BCS bowl since 2000, defeating Northern Illinois 31-10 in the Discover Orange Bowl. An ACC title and Orange Bowl win make FSU the ACC’s undisputed No. 1 in 2012.

2. Clemson (11-2, 7-1; PR: No. 2) -- The Tigers hung on to beat No. 8 LSU 25-24 thanks to a 37-yard field goal by Chandler CatanzaroChandler CatanzaroRS Jr. Punter / Kicker#39 6-2, 195Greenville, SCView Full Profile as time expired in the Chick-fil-A Bowl. Quarterback Tajh BoydTajh BoydRS Jr. Quarterback#10 6-1, 225Hampton, VAView Full Profile has yet to announce if he will return for his senior season. Regardless, it was a monumental win for the program and the ACC.